No six in the Bayern team? Joshua Kimmich sees it differently from Thomas Tuchel.
Joshua Kimmich and Thomas Tuchel are not the best friends in the world. And it happened again this week.
The German midfielder openly contradicted his coach at Bayern. The 28-year-old made it clear after the 4-3 win over Liverpool in the friendly that he was definitely a holding midfielder. Tuchel previously said such a player is missing from his squad.
Kimmich disagrees with Tuchel
Asked about his coach’s comments, Kimmich explained with a smile: ” I am a six. » Ahead of the game against the Reds, the ex-PSG manager spoke about the strengths of his current midfielder and said about Kimmich, for example: “Joshua Kimmich is a leader, he wants to help everywhere”.
After that, however, the coach clarified “What we don’t have is a defensive six, who holds position, thinks defensively, pays more attention to protection and what’s happening in our final third of the pitch. »
Bayern tried to secure the services of Declan Rice at the start of the transfer window. The English international from West Ham United has finally chosen to pursue his career at Arsenal. Since then, things have remained quiet regarding the Munich side’s search for a defensive midfielder. However, Tuchel does not despair at the idea of strengthening this sector. “But if there is a possibility, then we are open to it,” did he declare.
The German champions are currently entering the final phase of their preparation period. Next Monday they will play their last friendly against AS Monaco before playing the German Supercup against cup winners RB Leipzig.
